India, Aug. 3 -- Two people were arrested by the Anti-Gangs Squad (AGS) of the Delhi Police's crime branch for allegedly running a clandestine arms manufacturing unit in Rajasthan, officers said on Saturday, adding that 18 illegal firearms, single-shot pistols and rifle components were seized from them.

The accused were identified as Bilal Khan alias Billa, 22, who was arrested from Bamnoli in Dwarka, south-west Delhi, and Sahil (one name), 25, who was arrested from Malhaka village in Rajasthan, said deputy commissioner of police (crime) Harsh Indora.

"We caught Bilal when he was delivering arms. Eight single-shot pistols and a stolen scooty were seized from his possession. During interrogation, Bilal disclosed the location of his illeg...